Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 10 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 33 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks held off the Trail Blazers 127-121 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.